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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:1 ]" L. q- x' w9 E: ~
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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It's cold, it's long and it's unavoidable. It's winter in Edmonton, and there are several ways in which you can make things more tolerable.
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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0 A" x! ~9 a* S% Z0 Z. {' \ 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
7 n4 m$ J' R+ t" f+ _ 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
1 f. u! y* o I! I$ a5 _ 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.9 ?. X" |' \" @' {
4. Portable, electric heaters are inexpensive and a great way to save on your heating bill -- buy several before it gets cold and they get sold out.
" F$ e& \2 l1 } 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.! f! ]3 [/ w' G% W3 n
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.. c/ E ]2 y) V3 [3 p
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.% |: D, }5 ?3 u0 Y3 t7 d, d6 H
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Tips:2 r! @) v/ g; A& f) ?
! f4 D8 I6 C4 r8 h K5 P 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.% g. ]7 y1 L; I. m2 N+ [
2. Shovelling is really great exercise, but for very deep snow or to make a path through the snowplough's trail you need a blower. |
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